Best 13 Green Beans Braised With Tomatoes And Basil Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable green beans braised with tomatoes and basil. This vibrant dish bursts with freshness, offering a delightful balance of tangy tomatoes, tender green beans, and aromatic basil. Prepared with simple, wholesome ingredients, this recipe is a testament to the magic of simple cooking.

Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Italian rendition to innovative vegan and gluten-free variations, our diverse selection caters to every palate and dietary preference.

For a classic taste of Italy, try our original green beans braised with tomatoes and basil. This recipe stays true to the traditional flavors, using fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a touch of garlic to create a dish that is both comforting and elegant.

If you're looking for a lighter, healthier option, our vegan green beans braised with tomatoes and basil is the perfect choice. This recipe uses vegetable broth instead of chicken broth, and replaces Parmesan cheese with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a delicious dairy-free alternative.

For those with gluten sensitivities, our gluten-free green beans braised with tomatoes and basil is a delightful option. Using gluten-free bread crumbs and tamari instead of soy sauce, this recipe ensures that everyone can enjoy this flavorful dish without compromise.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a treat. Our green beans braised with tomatoes and basil is a versatile dish that can be served as a side or main course, and pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, fish, or pasta. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and experience the magic of this culinary delight.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK GREEN BEANS (FASOLAKIA)



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All-star recipe for Greek Green Beans. Velvety, tender green beans & potatoes, braised in a tomato-olive oil sauce. Flavor-packed, satisfying, vegan, and gluten-free.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

Greek extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1 28-oz can peeled whole tomato
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 lb fresh French green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (frozen green beans work wonderfully in this recipe)
3 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 lb), cut into small piece (1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces)
Salt and black pepper
lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a large Dutch Oven, heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until tender, stirring occasionally (about 5 mins). Then add the garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook another 2 mins, stirring regularly, until fragrant.
  • Add tomatoes, water, bay leaf, beans, and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a high simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cover and transfer to the heated oven. Cook until the sauce slightly thickens, and the beans and potatoes can easily be cut with side of your fork; about 35 minutes or so. (It's a good idea to check once partway through cooking, add a little bit of water if needed.)
  • Remove from oven and stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley. Stir in a generous drizzle of olive oil (at least another 1/4 cup).
  • Serve immediately with Greek pita bread or your favorite rustic bread to sop up the sauce!

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES & BASIL



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Here's a fast and easy way to dress up fresh green beans. Basil adds bright flavor, while lemon juice and garlic bring spring to mind. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 shallot, halved and sliced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Place green beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet saute shallot in butter until tender. Add the garlic, sugar, lemon juice, salt, parsley and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in beans and tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL



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Make and share this Green Beans Braised With Tomatoes and Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup white onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs green beans, trimmed
2 large plum tomatoes, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup fresh basil leaf (packed)
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add green beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and 1/2 cup water.
  • Cook until beans are crisp-tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.3, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 9.7, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 2.7

SAUTEED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL SERVED WITH PARMESAN CRISPS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 large shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan Crisps, recipe follows
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain well; set aside.
  • Melt the butter and oil in a heavy, large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cook until the juices evaporate and the beans are almost tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Stir in the wine and basil. Simmer 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pour a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet and lightly pat down. A silicone baking sheet is highly recommended. Repeat with the remaining cheese, spacing the spoonfuls about a 1/2-inch apart.
  • Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool.
  • Yield: 8 to 10 crisps

GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1/2 chopped onion in a pot with 3 tablespoons olive oil, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 pounds trimmed green beans, a 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and a pinch of cinnamon. Partially cover and simmer, 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 4 grams

FRESH GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon salt
1 recipe Garlic-Basil Dressing, recipe follows
5 firm ripe tomatoes, sliced
4 sprigs fresh basil, for garnish
1 clove garlic
1 shallot
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup canola, corn or vegetable oil
15 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Leave the pointed tips on the green beans, but snap off the stem tips. Wash. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the sugar and 1 tablespoon salt. Drop in the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the beans and plunge them into ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and refrigerate.
  • When ready to serve, toss the green beans with 1/3 cup of the dressing in a large mixing bowl. Taste and add more dressing or salt as needed. Pile the beans high in the center of a large white platter. Arrange the tomato slices overlapping around the edge. Sprinkle the tomatoes with remaining salt and drizzle 3 tablespoons of the dressing on top of them. Garnish with basil sprigs. Serve immediately.
  • Turn on the processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic and shallot down the feed tube onto the spinning blade to mince. Add the water, salt, pepper, mustard, and sugar. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil. Add the basil leaves and coarsely chop with several on/off pulses.

BASIL AND TOMATO GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons butter
1 large shallot, chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup white wine
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Steps:

  • Add the green beans to a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook until bright green, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove green beans from the boiling water and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
  • In a large heavy skillet, melt butter. Saute the shallot over medium heat until soft. Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and green beans. Toss together cooking for a minute more. Add the white wine and tomato and cook until the wine has reduced; about 3 minutes. Add the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste

GREEN BEANS WITH BASIL



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These crisp-tender beans are accented with garlic, rosemary, basil, onion and celery.-Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh green beans
1/4 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Place beans and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

VEGAN GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 beefsteak tomatoes
2 1/2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 shallot garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon crushed chili flakes or Aleppo pepper
Salt, to taste
Ground whit epepper to taste
2 1/2 inch thick slices country bread
8 medium basil leaves, sliced into chiffonade

Steps:

  • Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add tomatoes and simmer until skin begins to break, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled. Peel tomatoes, cut in half, discard seeds and cut into small cubes. Place in bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat 2 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering. Add garlic and stir until barely translucent; do not allow to brown. Add the shallots and stir until translucent. Add tomatoes, raise heat to medium and stir constantly until juices have evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add green beans, spreading them evenly in the pan. Add chili flakes and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until beans are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brush remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil on bread slices and toast until golden brown. Place a slice on each of two plates and spoon an equal portion of green beans and tomatoes on each slice. Sprinkle with basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 328, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 690 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH TOMATO AND BASIL



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Categories     Bean     Tomato     Side     Sauté

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 white onion, small diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
¼ cup white wine
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
To Taste salt and pepper
½ cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Set up a medium sized pot with a steamer basket, a small amount of water in the bottom, and a lid. Bring to a simmer. Steam trimmed green beans until they are bright green and tender but with a slight crunch. Turn the heat off and keep the beans warm. 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion softens slightly. Add tomatoes and cook until the skins start to shrivel. Add the white wine and reduce until almost dry. 3. Add the beans and cook until beans are tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 3 minutes. Season with red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. 4. Chiffonade the basil by stacking the leaves on your cutting board with a large leaf on the bottom of the stack. Roll the leaves horizontally and cut very thin slices from the roll. Stir into the bean and tomato mixture. Serve hot.

GREEN BEANS WITH GRIDDLED TOMATOES



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This colourful seasonal side dish is the perfect side for summer entertaining

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

500g green beans , topped and tailed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
2-3 bunches cherry tomatoes on the vine

Steps:

  • Cook the beans in a pan of boiling salted water for 6-8 mins until just tender. Drain and quickly cool under cold running water. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan on the barbecue, then add the garlic and cook quickly until lightly browned. Add the beans, stir well, cover and leave to reheat. Meanwhile, cook the tomatoes on the grill bars until softened and slightly browned. Tip the beans into a serving bowl and top with the tomatoes. Sprinkle with a little sea salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

BRAISED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES



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A healthy, one-skillet vegetable side. Make it vegan by using vegetable broth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise on the bias
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped (2 cups)
1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large straight-sided skillet or a wide, shallow pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, and oregano, stirring to combine; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining 3 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper; serve.

BRAISED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES



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This is a simple, savory green vegetable dish. This recipe can be prepared up to three days in advance (wait to add the parsley until ready to serve). Keep the cooked beans tightly covered in the refrigerator, then reheat on the stovetop or in a 350 degree oven for about 20-30 minutes.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1/3 cup carrot, finely chopped
2 lbs frozen green beans, not thawed
14 ounces canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onions, celery and carrots and saute, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the green beans, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
  • Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender, about 55-65 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes, but be sure to drain them well before using.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil. However, fresh basil will give your dish a much more intense flavor.
  • If you like a little heat, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dish.
  • Serve the green beans immediately after cooking, or they will lose their vibrant color.

Conclusion:

Green beans braised with tomatoes and basil is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up any leftover green beans you may have. The tomatoes and basil add a bright and flavorful twist to the green beans, and the dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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